Steve Kuiper, District 8

Steve Kuiper has been farming for over 30 years growing corn and soybeans on his family’s farm in Marion County. He worked in manufacturing at Vermeer for 30 years and holds an associate degree from Indiana Hills Community College.

Steve currently serves as the Iowa Corn Growers Association Director representing District 8 and as the chair the Research & Business Development Committee.

He has been a part of a local ethanol plant promotion and participates in a local growers group who develops specialty markets and agricultural investments. He also serves on the board of the Marion County Farm Bureau.

Steve enjoys farming and spending time with his wife, Melinda, their children and grandchildren.